Floss-flower (Ageratum)

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  1. Slatta

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    Who knows how I can to grow floss-flower in a pot?
     
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    Hi Slatta & Welcome to GC, it is grown as an anual summer bedding plant here.. It is a plant from tropical areas originaly.. So I would get hold of some seed or plants in the spring.. I see no reason why it shouldn't grow in a pot...Just don't forget to water it in hot weather if you are putting it in pots...!!:wink: :D

    Hope that helps..!!!
     
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    Slatta - can I be nosey and ask why you want to grow Ageratum particularly?

    It is actually quite an interesting plant which I think has been spoilt by breeding for dwarf habit. A few years ago I saw some of the taller varieties used in French municipal bedding and they were stunning, much more balanced, with the look of a rare and obscure perennial.
    Did you know Ageratum can also be dried successfully?
     
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    I grow dwarf and tall Ageratum for Parks flower beds here, Champion series from 9ins, to Blue Horizon 2 ft plus.
    I am not sure why in pots but I'm sure Slatta will enlighten us.:)
     
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    Thank you very much
     
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